Anita
Anita has 25 years media experience. For the past 16 years, she's been immersed in the parenting field, researching and writing everything from breaking news to potty training tricks. Anita lives in regional Victoria with her husband and two boys.
How to use a hair comb for labour pain
It’s the viral labour pain relief tip that has pregnant women whipping down to their nearest Kmart for a hair comb. The little-known technique delves […]
Q&A: Should I Stop Eating Garlic If I’m Breastfeeding?
Keen on chowing down on a garlic-laden dish, but worried it may affect baby through your breastmilk? You’re not alone, lots of breastfeeding mums assume […]
Listeria found in smoked salmon
Two Australians have died and another is ill after contracting Listeria infections, prompting a warning from authorities for pregnant women. The Federal Health Department is […]
Leo Babies: What To Expect (+ 27 Name Ideas)
Leo babies – (July 23 – August 23) Friendly, sociable and funny, little Leos are otherworldly in their unique personality traits. Ruled by the sun, […]
Q&A When can babies start swimming lessons?
Got a little water baby that giggles every bathtime? Lots of parents wonder when to take their tots to the pool, so we had a […]
Birth story: ‘I was throwing up 30 times a day’
Kylie and her husband already had a busy life juggling their three kids, when they unexpectedly fell pregnant with their fourth. It was 17 months […]
50 reasons why being pregnant is the best
Making a little human is out-of-this-world stuff, and that’s why the nine months of being pregnant is something to be celebrated. It really is the […]
Review: Lollipop baby monitor
Don’t have anywhere to mount a baby monitor in the nursery, or not keen on drilling holes in freshly painted walls? This adorable smart baby […]
The simple bathroom hack for mums with clingy babies
If dry shampoo has become your bestie, it’s time to reclaim the shower and wash your hair mumma – and we’ve got the perfect hack […]
Would your partner sign a ‘baby prenup’?
Any new parent will tell you that babies are hard work. Amazing, but hard work. So it’s little wonder that some parents are now drawing […]
An open letter to loved ones before you visit our baby
Dear friends and family, It’s almost time for us to welcome our little bundle of joy, and we know that you’re just as excited as […]
50 Easy Ways To Help Increase Breast Milk Supply
It’s a beautiful thing when you get your breastfeeding groove – latch is sorted, you’ve found a great breastfeeding position that you both love and each feed is […]
The Baby Sleep Hack Sending Mums Into A Spin
There are times we’re so desperate for our precious bundles to close their eyes and snooze, that our creativity knows no bounds. Just like mum […]
Q&A: How many times should I lose my mucus plug?
There are all sorts of weird and wonderful things going on down below throughout pregnancy, including the mucus plug. Lots of expecting mums assume losing […]
What Makes July Babies So Special (And Moody?!)
Got a little lion born in July? These courageous beings are ready to roar, so be prepared for a bright spark with plenty of spunk. […]